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Mica Hughes

Mica Hughes

1925 7th Avenue #5C New York,New York

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with excellent clinical, interpersonal and time management skills. Motivated to help all patients with diverse healthcare needs. Compassionate bed side manner, meticulous, conscientious, dependable and team-oriented.

Work History

Cosmetic Nurse, Surgical Nurse, Esthetician, LPN

Go Ageless
New York, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted during surgical procedures, prepping OR, monitoring vitals, administering medications, setting up sterile fields with supplies and instruments.
  • Assisted surgeons with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
  • Provided post-operative care, wound care, MLD post liposuction, patient education.
  • Ensured accurate completion of necessary documents, consent forms before each procedure.
  • Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery for allergies and conditions.
  • Communicated with patients after surgery to assist with recovery and mitigate complications.
  • Worked with physicians performing dermal fillers, botox, PRP and other aesthetic services.
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies aimed at increasing patient volume within the practice.

LPN

A. Holly Patterson Extended Care
Uniondale, NY
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provided direct patient care in a long-term care facility, administered medication, ensured patient safety rights and collected vitals.
  • Monitored patient's blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Addressed patient care needs, provided wound care and managed catheters.
  • Followed infection control procedures to maintain the safety of the facility and staff.
  • Assisted with ADL's

LPN

Fulton Commons Care Center
East Meadow, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Administered medications, monitored reactions and collected vitals.,
  • Assisted patients with ADL's.
  • Interviewed patients, recorded information and created care plans.
  • Supervised and secured patients restricted to assigned areas.
  • Interacted and engaged patients with chronic mental illness in group settings and individually.
  • Applied therapeutic communication skills to engage patients, understand concerns and meet objectives of individual recovery plans.
  • Emotionally supported psychiatric patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.
  • Promoted patient safety, monitoring environment and behaviors to proactively identify concerns.

Office Coordinator, Aesthetician

Grand Central Medicine (GCPMR)
New York, NY
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Conducted private client consultations.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling.
  • Worked closely with physicians to provide solid patient care management.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in the transformation of the office into a successful esthetics beauty business.
  • Educated clients on skin care procedures, performed customized facials, body treatments and other aesthetic services meeting individual client needs.
  • Managed front desk operations.
  • Maintained office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.

LPN

Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
Smithtown, NY
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Administered medication and collected vitals.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, feeding and grooming.
  • Coordinated and participated in age related social activities with young residents to promote intellectual stimulation and physical exercise.

LPN

Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Assisted RN in monitoring patients in labor and delivery.
  • Assisted with newborn feedings in NICU.
  • Administered medications to expecting mothers in maternity unit and collected vital signs.
  • Observed and assisted with pre-procedure preparations including gathering supplies and equipment for newborn circumcisions.
  • Administered prescribed medication including IV's and injections, setting IV drop factor rates and ensuring patient safety.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history using therapeutic communication.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors.

LPN

Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Woodbury, NY
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Cared for patients with Tracheostomies. Provided tracheostomy care including suctioning, cleansing suction catheter, replacing inner cannulas, maintaining Aseptic technique, maintaining good skin integrity, monitoring for signs of infection and monitoring respiratory status.
  • Administered tube feedings according to facility protocol.
  • Organized, distributed, primed and set rates for prescribed formula feedings for 40 patients daily.
  • Cared for residents with acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings with aseptic technique, assisted with management of wound vacs and maintaining infection control.
  • Collected vitals and communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors.
  • Observed for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted with ADL's.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Veeb Nassau County
Hicksville, NY
08.2022

Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics

Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics, Inc.
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of MD College Park
College Park, MD

Skills

Staff direction and task delegation

  • Wound Management
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Catheter Care
  • Electronic medical records (EMR) and computer charting
  • Medication administration
  • Tracheostomy care/Ventilator Care
  • ADL Assistance/Home Health Care
  • Tube feeding
  • IV's
  • Sterile technique/Equipment sterilization
  • Surgical assistance
  • MLD

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • American Red Cross Certificate. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

Volunteer

  • New York Cares

Affiliations

  • Singer
  • Patent Owner
  • Animal lover
  • Heroine of Excellence Award In Philanthropy 2018

Timeline

Cosmetic Nurse, Surgical Nurse, Esthetician, LPN

Go Ageless
08.2022 - Current

LPN

Fulton Commons Care Center
06.2022 - 08.2022

LPN

Brookside Multicare Nursing Center
04.2022 - 06.2022

LPN

Nassau University Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022

LPN

Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 01.2022

LPN

A. Holly Patterson Extended Care
08.2021 - 10.2022

Office Coordinator, Aesthetician

Grand Central Medicine (GCPMR)
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • American Red Cross Certificate. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Veeb Nassau County

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of MD College Park

Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics

Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics, Inc.
Mica Hughes